Those Who Read More Can Help More [10 Best Books That Will Change Your Life - The 2020 Must-Read List]

If you are ready to change your life, read more and start reading something new. 

In life, relationships are the foundation of success and happiness. Learning is the design. We were built to connect and built to grow. When we grow it hurts. When we grow we always find it was worth it. Reading helps us grow. 

Getting to the next level always requires a new form of sacrifice.

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” - Richard Steele

When it comes to education and enlightenment the sacrifice is always worth it.

“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” — Jim Rohn

Whenever I am lost, I read. It helps me get centered. It helps me know where I am so I can determine how to get to where I am going.

There are a million reasons to read. 

“We read to know we are not alone.” - C.S. Lewis

Those who read, lead.

Books create and inspire new thoughts. Read to learn. Read to open your mind and inspire new ideas. Read so you can help others. Read so you can perform better. Reading helps you build self-esteem, confidence, and courage. Reading helps reduce anxiety.

Start reading more today. One page is enough, one book is more than enough. Read, think about what you read, and then meditate (prayer). Once you do that the book can start to do its work. The work is transformation, almost like magic. 

“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” — Mortimer J. Adler

Once you read and internalize, then make sure to take action. That is where the true power lies. 

The best of the best in 2019 - Every year I share a Top 10 book list. As someone who reads over 100 books a year (111 in 2019) these are the ones I consider to be the best of the best. These might not be the most popular, or even new, but they are always new to me. These are the books that impacted me and caused me to think in new ways. They helped me overcome problems, helped me help others, or helped do things better. These books have given me valuable insights, support, and ideas. Hopefully, they will help you too.

Here are the Top 10 Books everyone should read in 2020:

1. Lost Connections by Johann Hari 
2. The Courage To Be Happy by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
3. A Liberated Mind by Steven C. Hayes
4. The Fellowship by Philip & Carol Zaleski
5. The Amare Wave by Moshe Engelberg
6. The Second Mountain by David Brooks 
7. Leading Loyalty by Sandy Rogers, Leena Rinne, & Shawn Moon
8. The Coaching Effect by Bill Eckstrom & Sarah Wirth
9. Building The Best by John Eades 
10. The Edge of Leadership by Brigette Hyacinth

Honorable Mentions (if the Top 10 was Top 23…) 

1. The Tools by Phil Stutz & Barry Michaels 
2. The Four Sacred Secrets by Preethaji & Krishnaji 
3. The Healing Organization by Raj Sisodia & Michael J. Gelb
4. The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
5. Attention Management by Maura Nevel Thomas 
6. Data Story by Nancy Duarte 
7. Get The Meeting by Stu Heinecke
8. Buyer-Centered Selling by Thomas Williams & Thomas Saine 
9. Sales Truth by Mike Weinberg
10. MegaDeals by Christopher Engman & Johan Aberg 
11. Questions Are The Answer by Hal Gregersen 
12. Talking To Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell 
13. Believership by Mike Vacanti

*If you want to know the order I would read them, send me a message. 

What was the best book(s) you read (re-read) in 2019?